San Bernardino’s Joshua Conley and San Diego’s Giovanni Santillan have been signed to promotional contracts by Thompson Boxing Promotions. Conley trains in Riverside under the tutelage of Henry Ramirez. Santillan prepares in San Diego under the supervision of Bob Calhoun.

Not unanimous

Venezuela’s Johan Perez (16-1-1, 12 KOs) escaped with a majority decision against former champion Steve “Two Pounds” Forbes (35-12, 11 KOs) on Saturday in Florida. Perez was caught numerous times with stunning shots by Forbes but won on two judges’ score cards. “I thought I won the fight,” said Forbes, who fights out of Los Angeles.

Hopkins still at it

Ageless wonder Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins (52-6-2, 32 KOs) will fight current IBF light heavyweight titleholder Tavoris Cloud (24-0, 19 KOs) on March 9, announced Golden Boy Promotions. Hopkins, 48, is a former middleweight champion. Cloud fights out of Florida. The match will be held in the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn.